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Magnificent Karl Springer Waterfall Console Table in Gray Goatskin Mid-century
By Karl Springer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Springer was and why his designs are so sought after.
This console is also unusually wide which leads me to
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Goatskin
Mid Century Minimalist Natural Coral Coquina Stone Mirror and Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Minimalist Natural Coral Coquina Stone Mirror and Console
USA, Circa 1960s
This
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20th Century American Modern Console Tables
Materials
Stone
Serge Roche Style Mid-Century Modern Nautical Carved Concrete Seashell Console
By Serge Roche
Located in Miami, FL
Nautical Mid-Century Modern long concrete seashell or clamshell console, hallway table made in the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Concrete
Mid-Century Natural Coquina Coral Stone and Glass Top Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
Coquina coral stone pillar console table with 3/4” polished edge glass top.
Also available
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Limestone
$2,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Modern Console Table Attributed to Ico Parisi - Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Girona, Girona
Entrance console-vanity, black lacquered solid wood structure, drawer unit in mahogany, back panel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Iron/Travertine Console Table Abstract-Geometric Design 70s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Italian Mid-Century Iron/Travertine Console Table Abstract-Geometric Design 70s
Italian Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Iron
$7,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Console Mirror and Magazine Rack Ensemble - Spain
Located in Girona, Girona
Console, mirror and magazine rack ensemble, original golden patina metal, polished green marble on
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Italian Mid-18th Century Louis XV Period Giltwood Consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular pair of Italian mid 18th century Louis XV period giltwood consoles, from Naples. Each
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Black Iron Console Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century black iron console table with marble top, Italy, 1960s
Unusual console table with iron
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Venise Console Table, Onyx, Beige, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Venise console, Designed by Lusitanus Home, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Marble
Two French Mid-Century Modern Plaster Consoles Attributed to Serge Roche
By Serge Roche
Located in New York, NY
Two French plaster consoles in the unique Neo-Baroque / late Art Deco / early Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Mirror and Console Table by Erik Höglund
By Erik Höglund
Located in New York, NY
A Contemporary Century hall table and mirror by Swedish artist Erik Höglund (1932-1998) for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Console Tables
Materials
Birch, Paint
1950s Vintage Mid-Century Asian Altar-Style Console Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This console table is a 1950s interpretation of the altar tables traditionally found in Chinese
Category
Vintage 1950s American Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron Console /Sofa Table, Giovanni Banci
By Giovanni and Alessandro Banci
Located in New York, NY
neoclassical spirit. This Mid-Century piece features a dramatic hand-wrought ancient Celtic symbol in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Paul Frankl Continental Mid-Century Walnut and Brass 2-Drawer Console Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Mid-Century walnut contole table having two drawers with X-shaped brass drawer pulls
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-18th Century French Regency Period Painted Console Table, Marble Top
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid eighteenth century French Regency period wall console table features a beveled white
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Regency Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French Louis XVI style carved console table with a marble top. The hand painted
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Marble
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Leather Console after Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical console / sofa table or secretary in
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
A mid 18th century Rococo Giltwood Console, Naples Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Neapolitan Rococo Giltwood Console with Green Faux Marble Top, dating from the mid
Category
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Console Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Calif-Asia Bamboo and Glass Top Console Table, 1970s
By Calif-Asia
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century natural bamboo and glass top console table by Calif-Asia circa 1970s. The bamboo base
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
$1,987 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-20th Century Console Table, attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italian School
Located in New York, NY
Italian console table on elegant square tapered legs with six drawers and brass sabots. The surface
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Mid-20th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Design Institute of America Steel Mid Century Modern 58" Long Console Hall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Design Institute of America Steel Mid Century Modern 58" Long Console Hall Table (No glass
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Steel
![Design Institute of America Steel Mid Century Modern 58" Long Console Hall](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/design-institute-of-america-steel-mid-century-modern-58034-long-console-hall-for-sale/f_9341/f_451276221747857691138/f_45127622_1747857691364_bg_processed.jpg?width=240 "Design Institute of America Steel Mid Century Modern 58" Long Console Hall")
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass, Walnut and Mahogany Console Table
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Brass, Walnut and Mahogany Console Table
This console table
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Gilt Iron Console by Maison Ramsay
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptional and Important Work of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Decorative Arts, this
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Brass, Chrome Console Table/Vitrine/Showcase, by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian midcentury brass, chrome, glass and plexi console table/showcase, designed by Romeo Rega
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
$4,572 Sale Price
30% Off
Philip
Kelvin LaVerne Mid-Century Modern Spring Festival Console Table, Bronze
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American Mid-Century Modern, 'Spring Festival' Console Table, Bronze, c
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Eliptical Brass Sofa/Hall/Console Table
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Eliptical Brass Sofa/Hall/Console Table
Offered is a piece of time
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Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Wood Demi Lune Wall Console Side Table with Hidden Drawers
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian Mid-Century Modern design console side table. Standing on three
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Mid Century Couture Hand Carved Dining Table or Console
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Mid Century Couture Collection featuring our unique minimalist carving. Furniture
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid Century Cidue of Italy Console with Lacquered Cinnabar Color Top
By Cidue
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1980s console by Cidue of Italy features an oval table top with a cinnabar color lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Custom, Large French Mid-Century Bronzed Iron
Stone Console, Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless Custom French Mid-Century Modern Style "Cross Form" console in the style of
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Console in Hardwood
Chrome Wheels, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern console is made with solid Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Giltwood Consoles with Matching Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and very high quality pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Boomerang Marble and Metal Compass Console Table. Italy, 1970s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Boomerang curve free form console table or writing desk in marble and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Willy Rizzo Italian Mid-Century Glass and Chrome Two-Tier Console Table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular two-tier console with a square tube chrome frame with copper and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Regency Style Tessellated Top Demilune Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 33 1/4in W: 34in D: 17 1/4in
This Mid Century Modern Regency Style Tessellated Top
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Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Console Tables
Materials
Composition, Metal
Mid-Century Italian Carved Fruitwood Console Table W/ French Louis XVI Styling
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian elongated carved and painted console table with French Louis XVI
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid Century Modern Style Tiger
s Eye Veneered and Metal Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking Mid-Century Modern style console table showcases the perfect fusion of organic luxury
Category
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century French Style Italian Giltwood
Marble Top Console Table
Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely set! It is an offering for a marble top console table with coordinating mirror
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Console Table by the Consorzio La Permanente Mobili
Located in London, GB
restored, this console table will delight just about everyone. Quintessentially Mid-Century Modern in style
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,467 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-20th Century Modern Five drawers console by Mario Quarti, Italy 1940s
By Mario Quarti
Located in London, GB
Five Drawers Console by Mario Quarti (1911 - 1985)
circa: 1940s
Technique: Wood and brass.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Italian Wooden Wall Mounted Console Table, Ulrich Style, 195
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Argelato, BO
Elegant Mid-Century Italian wooden wall console, Ulrich Style, 1950s
This is a work with essential
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Woven Wicker Parsons Waterfall Console, Italy, 1970s
By Karl Springer, Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Versatile Parsons design waterfall console rendered in woven wicker finished on all sides, Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood, Wicker
Mid Century c1970s Faux Bamboo Console Sofa Table
Pair Nesting Benches MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century c1970s Faux Bamboo Console Sofa Table & Pair Nesting Benches on Wheels MINT!
Benches
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Fabulous Chinoiserie Hand Painted Drexel Black Lacquer Console Table Mid-Century
By Drexel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish vintage Chinoiserie black lacquer console table by Drexel, featuring intricate hand-painted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
18th Century, Italian Rococo Wood Console Table
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Rococo Elm Wood Console Table
Dimensions: W 92 x D 53.5 x H 71.5
This console
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-19th Century Venetian Giltwood and Marble Freestanding Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale Italian mid 19th century Venetian giltwood and marble freestanding
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Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Mid-18th Century Giltwood and Rosso Verona Marble Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular Italian mid 18th century giltwood and Rosso Verona marble console. The freestanding
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Antique 18th Century Italian Console Tables
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Italian Gilt Bronze Console with Marble Top, circa 1960
Located in BÉTERA, ES
detailing, reflecting a refined neoclassical influence reinterpreted through a mid-century lens.
The console
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Karl Springer Style Lucite and Chrome Console Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage table in the style of Karl Springer features thick Lucite posts connected with chrome X-style frame which adds stability and style to the piece. Thick beveled g...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Chrome
Two French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Bronzed Iron Console, Marc Duplantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and sober pair of French Mid-Century style consoles / sofa tables in the modern
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Ivory Console Table on Brass Legs Attributed to Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
A lovely Mastercraft console table. This table features a substantial brass base that is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Ico Parisi for Singer and Sons Mid Century Walnut and Brass Console Table
By M. Singer
Sons, Ico Parisi
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Ico Parisi for Singer and Sons Mid Century Walnut and Brass Console Table
This console table
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierluigi Colli Style Mid-century Modern Italian Maple Console Table, 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian console from the 1950s, in maple and mahogany, with flap drawer. It is very reminiscent of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Brass
Custom French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Iron
Stone Console, Raymon Subes
By Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant, Large, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Console in Hand Hammered Wrought Iron with an
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large French Mid-18th Century Giltwood Rococo Console Table with Marble top
Located in Rome, IT
French mid-18th century gilt-wood and lacquered Louis XV console with a french red veneered
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables
Materials
Giltwood
Mid-Century Glass Illuminated Suspended Console by Nanda Vigo, Italy
By Nanda Vigo
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century glass illuminated suspended console by Nanda Vigo - Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Console Tables
Materials
Glass
$3,420 Sale Price
20% Off
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Mid Century Console For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century console for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every mid century console was constructed with great care. There are 5838 variations of the antique or vintage mid century console you’re looking for, while we also have 145 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century console, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century console, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century console that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Evans, Milo Baughman and Mastercraft produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Console?
Prices for a mid century console can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $361,848, while the average can fetch as much as $3,604.
Finding the Right Console-tables for You
Few pieces of furniture are celebrated for their functionality as much as their decorative attributes in the way that console tables are. While these furnishings are not as common in today’s interiors as their coffee-table and side-table counterparts, console tables are stylish home accents and have become more prevalent over the years.
The popularity of wood console tables took shape during the 17th and 18th centuries in French and Italian culture, and were exclusively featured in the palatial homes of the upper class. The era’s outwardly sculptural examples of these small structures were paired with mirrors or matching stools and had tabletops of marble. They were most often half-moon-shaped and stood on two scrolled giltwood legs, and because they weren’t wholly supported on their two legs rather than the traditional four, their flat-backed supports were intended to hug the wall behind them and were commonly joined by an ornate stretcher. The legs were affixed or bolted to the wall with architectural brackets called console brackets — hence, the name we know them by today — which gave the impression that they were freestanding furnishings. While console tables introduced a dose of drama in the foyer of any given aristocrat — an embodiment of Rococo-style furniture — the table actually occupied minimal floor space (an attractive feature in home furniture). As demand grew and console tables made their way to other countries, they gained recognition as versatile additions to any home.
Contemporary console tables comprise many different materials and are characterized today by varying shapes and design styles. It is typical to find them made of marble, walnut or oak and metal. While modern console tables commonly feature four legs, you can still find the two-legged variety, which is ideal for nestling behind the sofa. A narrow console table is a practical option if you need to save space — having outgrown their origins as purely ornamental, today’s console tables are home to treasured decorative objects, help fill empty foyers and, outfitted with drawers or a shelf, can provide a modest amount of storage as needed.
The rich collection of antique, new and vintage console tables on 1stDibs includes everything from 19th-century gems designed in the Empire style to unique rattan pieces and more.
Questions About Mid Century Console
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
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